Sec.38a-8-18. Service

(a) General rule. Service of all documents and other papers filed in all contested cases, including but not limited to motions, petitions, applications, notices, briefs, and exhibits shall be by personal delivery, first class mail or other manner as determined by the Commissioner, except as otherwise provided by law.

(b) On whom served. In addition to the filing of such documents and papers by the person filing an original plus four (4) copies on the Commissioner, one copy shall be served by personal delivery, first class mail or other manner as determined by the Commissioner on every person that has theretofore been designated a party or intervenor in the proceeding. Certification of such service shall be endorsed on all documents and other papers when filed with the Commissioner.

(c) Service by the Commissioner. A copy of any documents or other papers served by the Commissioner showing the addresses to whom the document or other paper was mailed and the date of mailing shall be placed in the department's files and shall be prima facie evidence of such service and the date thereof.

(d) Service as written notice. Written notice of all orders, decisions or authorizations, issued by the Commissioner, shall be given to the party affected thereby and to such other person as the Commissioner may deem appropriate by personal service upon such person, first class mail or other manner determined by the Commissioner.

(Effective September 25, 1992; Amended February 1, 2001)